Cedarwood – Safia Twill – 1/2 yard

$8.75

Description

My ultimate favourite fabric to sew with, this twill has drape for days. Lightweight with body, this would hold up well anywhere from a swingy tank to luxurious culottes to a light trenchcoat. The Safia is matte, (giving it an almost sandwashed look), buttery soft to the touch, durable and naturally moisture-wicking & breathable. I'm already a member of the head-to-toe tencel club – join me? ;)

This twill was named after Safia Minney, the fair trade fashion pioneer (& featured in the True Cost documentary – a must watch). People Tree, her ethical fashion line, was one of the first to bring sustainable, fair-trade fashion into the gloabl spotlight –– and developed the first integrated supply chain for organic cotton!

🌱Sustainability: Lyocell (commonly known by the brand name Tencel™) fibres are made from sustainably-sourced beechwood (harvested from certified and controlled forests in Austria), and produced in a closed-loop process where over 99% of water and solvent are reused.

Colour: A warm cedar with pinky undertons.

Undertone: Warm

Fabric Content: 100% lyocell (commonly known as Tencel™)

Opacity: Very opaque – some shadow will show through when held up to direct light, but should be opaque enough for an unlined skirt or trousers.

Weight: Lightweight with body

Width: 58"

Source: Reorderable

Care: Tencel shrinks about 3% after first washing and then resists shrinkage in subsequent washings. Wash on the gentle cycle (cool or warm) and hang to dry. Iron on low/med.

Pattern suggestions:

Named Ninni Culottes (~2 to 2.5 yards required)
Ulysses Trench (~4 to 4.75 yards required)
Tessuti Sadie Slip Dress (~2.35 to 2.5 yards required)

Need some inspiration?✨ Check out our twill moodboard.

(Sold by the 1/2 yard. Fabric will be cut in a continuous piece - order 1 for 1/2 yard, 2 for 1 yard, 3 for 1.5 yards, and so on.)